What's on offer?
* Competitive Salary Package: Up to $190k incl super (negotiable for the right candidate)
* Company Vehicle provided
* Work Location: Amberley, QLD! Enjoy a smoother, easier commute— stay closer to home and reclaim your time.
* Grow your experience on a Defence project while supporting those who safeguard Australian residents every day.
* Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
* Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About The Contract
Ventia is a long-standing partner of the Department of Defence, providing integrated Defence infrastructure and asset management support services.
We are currently in the early works phase for the construction of a sewage treatment plant at the Amberley RAAF Base.
We provide complete project lifecycle management - from design and engineering reviews through construction, commissioning, and final handover.
About The Role
The Site Superintendent to lead site-based construction activities on a major Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) upgrade project at RAAF Base Amberley. This is a hands‐on leadership role where safety, quality, and delivery excellence are critical.
Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and broader project team, you'll take ownership of daily site operations, subcontractor coordination, and safe execution of high‐risk construction activities in a highly regulated Defence environment.
Other Key Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To
* Manage subcontractors, supervisors, and site workflows across complex infrastructure works
* Champion safety by approving permits, conducting pre‐starts, leading toolbox talks, and ensuring compliance with HSE and Defence requirements
* Ensure works are constructed in line with approved IFC designs
* Monitor progress against the project execution plan and identify opportunities for improvement
* Build strong working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and Defence stakeholders
About You
You're a confident site leader who thrives in complex, high‐risk construction environments and leads with integrity and accountability.
You'll Bring
* Qualifications in Construction Management, Supervision, or a related discipline
* Demonstrated and strong experience with on‐site construction delivery, infrastructure, or major projects
* Strong experience in services, concrete, structural works, deep excavations, and high‐risk construction. Preferable to have waste / water treatment experience
* Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams
* Excellent safety leadership and risk management capability
* Strong communication skills with a client‐focused approach
* Sound computer skills (Microsoft Office and site documentation systems)
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
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